Review of The Movie Chair

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Review of The Movie Chair

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Movie Chair" by Shari Borkin.]
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5 out of 5 stars
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The children's book titled The Movie Chair was both written and illustrated by Shari Borkin. The story revolves around a chair situated in a movie theater that has an immense affection for children. However, the children mostly visit during weekends, leaving the chair yearning for their presence. During the adults' visits, who tend to watch romance movies that the chair finds tedious, it becomes disinterested. Whenever the children are around, the chair exudes joy and fulfills various roles, such as providing comfort and support to the children when they are sad, wiping their tears during moments of distress, and offering hugs when scary scenes frighten them. Additionally, the chair shields their eyes and ears during scenes that are deemed inappropriate. However, the chair's life takes an unfortunate turn when the movie theater undergoes renovation, leading to its disposal. To discover the chair's fate, read this concise children's book.

Personally, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this storybook. The illustrations were skillfully crafted, complementing the accompanying text. The book is available in PDF format and is presented in a physical layout. The images are positioned on the left, with the corresponding story on the right. The black background serves as a striking contrast to the white text, enhancing readability. The movie chair itself is captivating, and it is intriguing how the children are unbothered by its animated movements, implying their familiarity. The author's intention seems to be to teach children the concept that acts of kindness will always be rewarded, much like the chair's eventual reward. The book imparts valuable lessons, encouraging children to treat others well and emphasizing the importance of performing our respective roles diligently.

Personally, I found no issues with this storybook. Although I initially felt a bit confused at the beginning, the end resolved my confusion. I offer this comment as constructive feedback, as I rate The Movie Chair with a perfect score of 5 out of 5 stars. The book appears to be flawlessly edited, as I encountered no errors.

I wholeheartedly recommend this book to all children capable of reading and understanding its content. Additionally, adults and young adults can also enjoy reading it as a means of passing the time. The illustrations are bound to delight children and captivate readers of all ages.

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I really enjoy how children's books give human emotion to inanimate objects or to animals. I also usually like the illustrations.
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Oh, I hope the chair wasn't chucked out during renovations. Your review has captured my heart
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Post by Gillian Walter »

This children's book reminds me of my younger days when I give life to inanimate objects. I will like to read about this chair that cares about children while they watch movies. Nice review.
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I'm already curious to know what became of the chair. This seems like an interesting children's book that even adults can read and enjoy every bit of it.
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Post by Rica Concepcion »

What I like about children's books is that whatever the story is about, the message should be clear, honest, valuable, and enjoyable. I wish to have a copy of this book. "The Movie Chair"  by Shari Borkin has it all. You narrate the book so well; indeed, you really have fun reading. great job! 
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A chair with a heart and soul for children! Emotions are expressed best in children's books and movies. This beautiful review and the touching storyline make me eager to read it. Praying that the chair found a place in a sweet child's heart and home eventually.
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I enjoy how simple children’s books are always like. And this is also a short read that won’t take most of one’s time with lessons to learn too.
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Thank you for sharing your detailed and thoughtful review of "The Movie Chair" by Shari Borkin. It's wonderful to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed the storybook and found the illustrations to be skillfully crafted and enhancing the text. The way the chair interacts with the children in the story seems to be heartwarming and teaches valuable lessons about kindness and compassion.

It's great to know that you found no issues with the book and rated it a perfect 5 out of 5 stars. Your feedback on the initial confusion and eventual resolution adds depth to your review and shows your thoughtful engagement with the story.

Your recommendation will surely help others discover and enjoy this book as much as you did. It sounds like a delightful read for children and readers of all ages. Thank you for sharing your positive experience with "The Movie Chair"!
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Dive into the heartwarming tale of “The Movie Chair” by Shari Borkin. 🎬 A quirky chair with a big heart brings joy and mischief to moviegoers, transforming weekends into adventures. Will the theater’s revamp be the end of its magic? Find out in this charming read! 📚✨ #ChildrensBooks #FeelGoodRead
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Post by Kosisochukwu Osuji »

This book " The Movie Chair" by Shari Borkin is actually one of the best and amazing children's book I have actually read. I never knew a chair could love and cherish children more than some parents. I really love the book it's so creative..
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Interesting narrative and idea for a story. I love the return back to a child’s point of view.
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A movie chair appears to be a unique metaphor for teaching lessons such as kindness and work ethic. The book creatively gives a new perspective on familiar objects.
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This is such a beautiful review. I don't know why but when I read about the part of theatre renovation leading to chair's disposal, my eyes teared up.
Will surely give this book a read. Congrats to the author on BOTD.
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